October 2015 - MARMAM - devlists.uvic.ca

Looking for information about pinniped/marine debris interactions
by Julie Tennis 16 Oct '15

16 Oct '15

Hello, I am an informal educator on the outer coast of Washington State. Several years ago I developed a popular hands-on program called Sea Lion CSI: student teams investigate 1/4-size California sea lion models to determine possible causes of death. I used the five most common causes of death in our region at the time - fishing net entanglement, gunshot, leptospirosis, urigenital cancer, and pneumonia. I'm expanding my program and would like to include a marine debris component. Fortunately, the only interaction with marine debris in our area appears to be packing straps getting caught around the sea lion's neck. And this typically doesn't kill them. Does anyone have data on marine debris interactions killing pinnipeds? Is it a significant factor in pinnniped health elsewhere in the world? Thank you, *Julie Tennis* Place-Based Education Consultant julietennis(a)gmail.com 360-214-1652 Coastal FieldSTEM Coordinator

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PhD Opportunity at the University of St Andrews, Scotland
by Cris Reyes 16 Oct '15

16 Oct '15

PhD Opportunity at the University of St Andrews, Scotland Applications are invited for a PhD on the topic: Impact of human disturbance on the fine-scale foraging and movement behaviour of marine predators Supervisors: Mark Johnson and Sascha Hooker For further details and to apply see: http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=67233&LID=1443 Thanks

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New Dolphin Book
by c8johnson＠ucsd.edu 14 Oct '15

14 Oct '15

Greetings all! We are delighted to announce our new book, "Dolphin Communication & Cognition: Past, Present & Future", edited by Denise Herzing & Christine Johnson, is available now from MIT Press. We were particularly fortunate to get contributions from many great researchers in the field, and the result is an up-to-the minute compilation of what is known about these fascinating animals, and where the field may, or should, go next. https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/dolphin-communication-and-cognition >From the MIT Overview... This volume offers a comprehensive reference to the latest research on dolphin communication and cognition, reporting on findings from both the laboratory and the field. The contributors review a wide range of topics, including vocalization, abstract reasoning abilities, imitation and learning, social cognition, echolocation, and ethical issues in working with cetaceans. The book begins by examining the dolphin brain and its evolution, the anatomy of its unique sound production and reception systems, and its sensory abilities. It next addresses communication, reviewing the complexity of dolphins' vocalization and behavior, and then describes research on cognition, from both experimental and developmental perspectives. Finally, the book considers the future of dolphin research, including a series of provocative questions that remain unanswered, posed by some of the volume's expert contributors. Contributors Mats Amundin, Whitlow Au, Ted W. Cranford, Nicola Erdsack, John Ford, Wolf Hanke, Louis M. Herman, Denise L. Herzing, Christine M. Johnson, Petr Krysl, Stan Kuczaj, Marc Lammers, Lori Marino, Paul Nachtigall, Julie Oswald, Adam A. Pack, Heidi Pearson, Sam Ridgway, Jeanette Thomas, Randall Wells, Thomas I. White, Hal Whitehead, Kelley Winship, Bernd Würsig All the best Chris & Denise Christine M. Johnson, PhD Department of Cognitive Science University of California, San Diego Ph: 858-534-9854 FAX 858-534-1128 www.cogsi.ucsd.edu/~johnson/ Dr. Denise Herzing Research Director, Wild Dolphin Project Affiliate Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences Florida Atlantic University

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Posting: PAM Operators New Zealand
by Heidi Cocca - EPI 14 Oct '15

14 Oct '15

EPI Group is looking for PAM Operators located in Australia or New Zealand who are NZ DOC certified. Interested personnel should have all required offshore certifications for seismic surveys. Please send your CV to heidi.cocca(a)epigroup.com<mailto:heidi.cocca@epigroup.com> Heidi Cocca, M.Sc. Environmental Co-ordinator [cid:image001.jpg@01D0CAAB.836754F0]<http://www.epi.co.uk/> [cid:image002.jpg@01D05051.C3BED160] T | +17133954062 M | +17038638523 W | www.epi.co.uk<http://www.epi.co.uk/> Celebrating over 25 years in business 1987 - 2015 EPI Group US,Inc | 16225 Park Ten Place, Suite 500 | Houston | Texas 77084 | USA EPI Group US,Inc | Registered office: 25 High Street, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3DH Registered in England and Wales | Company registration 4458520 VAT registration number: GB 190 3813 12 ________________________________

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Marine Resource Specialist Position With National Marine Mammal Foundation in San Diego, CA; Acoustics and Environmental Compliance
by Mike Letourneau 14 Oct '15

14 Oct '15

The National Marine Mammal Foundation is seeking a Marine Resource Specialist, with education and experience in acoustics and environmental compliance. The incumbent will support the Navy’s Marine Mammal Program Acoustic Compliance Team performing marine species acoustic and explosive impact analyses to assist the Navy’s ability to train and test at-sea. Here is a link to the full Position Description: http://www.nmmf.org/job-openings.html <http://www.nmmf.org/job-openings.html> Mike Letourneau Mike.letourneau(a)nmmpfoundation.org <mailto:Mike.letourneau@nmmpfoundation.org> Thanks. Mike Mike Letourneau Director, Environmental Program mike.letourneau(a)nmmpfoundation.org 2240 Shelter Island Drive, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92106 877-360-5527 x103 619-450-8750 x103 877-773-3153 FAX

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The deadline for abstract submissions and workshop proposals is extended to 23 October 2015 - 30th Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Madeira, 14 - 16 March, 2016
by ECS2016 Madeira Conference 14 Oct '15

14 Oct '15

After several requests, the deadline for abstract submissions and workshop proposals for the 30th Conference of the European Cetacean Society has been extended to the *23 October 2015* (23:45 CET). The conference will take place in Funchal, Madeira, from 14 - 16 March 2016, hosted by the Madeira Whale Museum The theme of the conference is “Into the Deep: Research and Conservation on Oceanic Marine Mammals”. For further information on the conference visit: http://europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/30th-annual-conference-funchal… The abstracts submission deadline is *23 October 2015* (23:45 CET). The abstracts may be submitted online at ECS Conference page: http://europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/submit-abstract Workshops proposals are also welcome. Workshops will run on 12-13 March. Workshop proposal forms can be downloaded here: http://europeancetaceansociety.eu/conference/workshops-0 and should be sent to ecs2016conference(a)gmail.com by the *23 October 2015* (23:45 CET) deadline. Looking forward to meeting at Madeira in March 2016, Conference Organising Committee

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Fwd: Knauss Job List: Research Marine Biologist, NOAA Fisheries - Honolulu, HI
by Tracy Gill - NOAA Federal 14 Oct '15

14 Oct '15

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/416622100 *Duties include but are not limited to the following:* · Develop and undertake research with program supervisors to investigate and understand threats and spatial and temporal factors that impact monk seal biology and survival. · Work with an interdisciplinary team of program supervisors and external collaborators to design and test recovery activities for Hawaiian monk seals and develop recommendations to managers on how to assist the recovery of the species · Serve as special projects coordinator for program leader. · Assist with tracking budget and expenditures, planning logistics and training for researchers, and participating in large scale research projects across the Hawaiian Archipelago Includes participating in a variety of projects and activities including: unmanned aerial systems (UAS) program, coordinating small boat proficiency within the program, and developing risk assessments and protocols for new research projects or techniques. · Participate in emergency response efforts for Hawaiian monk seals.

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Job posting: Wildlife Biologist with the Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board
by Kaitlin Breton-Honeyman 13 Oct '15

13 Oct '15

The Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board (NRMWB) is looking for a wildlife biologist to join our team in Inukjuak. The NMRWB, an institution of public government, is the main instrument of wildlife management in the Nunavik Marine Region (the coastal waters surrounding Arctic Quebec). Responsibilities of Wildlife Biologist: As a wildlife biologist with the NMRWB you will deal with a wide array of topics including commercial fisheries, species at risk, subsistence harvesting, Inuit Traditional Knowledge, protected areas, industrial development activities, inter-jurisdictional negotiations, etc. Among others, your primary responsibilities will be to provide support to the NMRWB’s directors in matters relating to wildlife management, public outreach, logistics, and evaluation of research proposals. We welcome questions related to the position and applications are due October 25th. If interested please email for full job posting and description. -- Kaitlin Breton-Honeyman Interim Director of Wildlife Management Nunavik Marine Region Wildlife Board email: kbretonhoneyman(a)nmrwb.ca www.nmrwb.ca

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Updates requested from previous Song of the Whale interns/ visiting scientists
by Anna Cucknell 13 Oct '15

13 Oct '15

The Song of the Whale team is currently updating its database of people who have participated in the Song of the Whale Intern scheme since 1987, either during the IFAW years or more recently with Marine Conservation Research (MCR). MCR are keen to hear from former Interns and visiting scientist, when and where you spent time on board and how that experience influenced or impacted on your career. Please respond to MCRinfo(a)mcr-team.org Many thanks --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Job Posting: Marine Mammal Observers in Alaska
by Aleutian Observer 12 Oct '15

12 Oct '15

Looking for several qualified marine mammal observers for land-based observations occurring from March 2016 through October 2016 in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. A background in hydroacoustic monitoring is preferred but not essential. Accepting resumes through October 26, 2015 at AleutianObserver(a)gmail.com. Thank you.

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